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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota invests in nonprofits, programs, and collaborations that equip and empower, creating opportunities for people to thrive in our communities.

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Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

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Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

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Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

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Financial Security

Building a stronger financial future for each generation.

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Here to Help


United Way of Northeastern Minnesota invests in nonprofits, programs, and collaborations that equip and empower, creating opportunities for people to thrive in our communities.

Man sitting with dental hygenist

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

female teacher with young student at art table.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

woman loading car with supplies

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

group of volunteers

Financial Security

Building a stronger financial future for each generation…

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Latest News and Updates


Giving Tuesday Logo - in background, Park State Bank employees hold pots, pans, dishes, and cups in UWNEMN's Comforts of Home space
In the past five years, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Comforts of Home program has helped stabilize nearly 8,000 people from across…
Dental chair in dental office; in lower right, WDIO logo
by William Lien, WDIO Having access to dental care is necessary for health and wellness. With the higher costs of living, local dentists say it’s…
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United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has closed its Smiles United Dental Crisis Fund to non-veterans - for now. Applications remain open…

Latest News and updates

Giving Tuesday Logo - in background, Park State Bank employees hold pots, pans, dishes, and cups in UWNEMN's Comforts of Home space
In the past five years, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Comforts of Home program has helped stabilize nearly 8,000 people from across…
Dental chair in dental office; in lower right, WDIO logo
by William Lien, WDIO Having access to dental care is necessary for health and wellness. With the higher costs of living, local dentists say it’s…
gradient background; in foreground a cartoon of a group of people, in white text: Giving that gathers us; below, UWNEMN and Give to the Max logos
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has closed its Smiles United Dental Crisis Fund to non-veterans - for now. Applications remain open…
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How We've Helped

3,804+

volunteer hours invested in the community.

$2,672,022

raised to support our programs & partners.

117,652

local people impacted by your generosity.
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30Jan

Veterans and servicemembers who live or work in United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s service area (Iron Range, Koochiching County, and Lake of the Woods County) are invited to attend this weekend winter retreat at Sugar Lake Lodge individually, with significant others, or with their families.

Registration is kept low-cost…

4:00PM - 11:00AM
37584 Otis Lane, Cohasset, Minnesota 55721